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The United States is justly proud of its world domination in fighter
aircraft since late 1943, but its first attempt at an indigenous
fighter aircraft fell well short of the mark.
The United States is justly proud of its world domination in fighter
aircraft since late 1943, but its first attempt at an indigenous
fighter aircraft fell well short of the mark.
There is something fun about opening a little door on a calendar and
finding a treat or a little holiday photo inside. German children love
this tradition during the Advent season.
The first Advent calendar can be traced back to the 19th century.
Families would make a chalkline for every day in December until
Christmas Eve.
If I hear someone saying, cuckoo clock, several thoughts come into my
mind: Germany, Black Forest and must-have souvenir, to name a few.
But why is the cuckoo clock so popular? Why does it stand for something
typical from Germany? And simply how does a cuckoo clock work?
The magic began with one German man buying a post-Christmas music box for his friend, an American Army officer in 1963.
All over German Christmas markets, shoppers will find little wooden men, dressed as kings, bishops, even U.S. servicemembers.
They are nutcrackers. And, these smartly dressed little men find their origin in the
17th century, in the Erzgebirge, a mountain area near the Czech border.
Oh, the Christmas tree, it does delight us.
The most popular symbol for the holidays is the Christmas tree.
Traditionally, most German families put up a Christmas tree in their
homes.
You just know the holiday season is officially here. The air is brisk.
Your cheeks are red. And, you can hear the sound of bells ringing as
you approach the Ramstein Base Exchange and Commissary.
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Native American Family Night at community center
The Ramstein Community Center is hosting Native American Family Night
from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday. The event includes Native American dancers,
activities and fun. This is a free event for the whole family and a
chance to learn something new about the Native American culture.